for those who drive FI'ed Z as a DD

sojirovskensi · 10-20-2011, 07:52 PM

As the title says, for those who drive FI'ed Z as a DD and your only car, what's your plan if your car breaks down due to FI malfunction/overheat/etc..?
1. Get a cheap DD because you are low on cash
2. I've got a backup plan such as I can buy another Z whenever I can
3. oh snap....

p.s. I've done 3 bolt ons, coilover, oil cooler, rims, and bunch of minor mods, so I would say I have nothing else to do but FI
The reason why I am asking is that even if I get an M3, I wouldn't be happier with the performance for the price I will be paying than compared to FIing Z.And personally I think my Z looks better than a stock M3... plus I wouldn't want to waste money I've spent so far

theDreamer · 10-20-2011, 07:59 PM

Build the motor.
Preparation is your best thing: Good tuner/tune, upgraded supporting mods (radiator, proper oil cooler, other coolers for auto), proper maintenance of parts to improve longevity.

Red__Zed · 10-20-2011, 08:23 PM

Never FI'd the Z, but I daily'd a heavily modified car for quite a while.

I always tried to have a second, reliable car. I made sure I had enough friends that could drive me around, and I made sure I had ~10k ready to drop into the car at the drop of the hat.

gurneyeagle · 10-20-2011, 09:34 PM

Rookie question here -

FI = Forced Induction; i.e. turbocharged or supercharged?

XwChriswX · 10-20-2011, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gurneyeagle

Rookie question here -

FI = Forced Induction; i.e. turbocharged or supercharged?

Both.

Red__Zed · 10-20-2011, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gurneyeagle

Rookie question here -

FI = Forced Induction; i.e. turbocharged or supercharged?

yes

gurneyeagle · 10-20-2011, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red__Zed

yes

Thanks

Cmike2780 · 10-20-2011, 09:52 PM

Stillen has some sort of warranty I think. 30k miles if I'm not mistaken.

kenchan · 10-20-2011, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XwChriswX

Both.

simultaneously.

Red__Zed · 10-20-2011, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cmike2780

Stillen has some sort of warranty I think. 30k miles if I'm not mistaken.

Costs extra and isn't exactly fast enough to help short term.

theDreamer · 10-20-2011, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Never FI'd the Z, but I daily'd a heavily modified car for quite a while.

I always tried to have a second, reliable car. I made sure I had enough friends that could drive me around, and I made sure I had ~10k ready to drop into the car at the drop of the hat.

I agree with this, especially the extra cash.
I have randomly dropped money on things, most of which I had planned on spending in the future but most come much much faster than you realize.

98intrigue · 10-20-2011, 11:45 PM

My car is my daily and only car. When my car was in/out of the shop previously, I used my mom's car. Now I'm hopefully going to have time to build the motor on the side and just take a weekend to swap it in. I don't have room for a beater and would rather spend that money on the motor anyways.

blackonorange · 10-21-2011, 09:00 AM

i like your style^ lol go hard or go home

weiboy718 · 10-21-2011, 10:11 AM

I'm at 45k at the clock with GTM S/C. No issues here other than a few oil leaks. Daily driven. My plan is to bike to work if it breaks down

|samu · 07-26-2012, 09:24 AM

Perfect and awesome. Should e factory boost

10-20-2011, 07:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
sojirovskensi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 287 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Wh M6 Rep Power: 15	for those who drive FI'ed Z as a DD As the title says, for those who drive FI'ed Z as a DD and your only car, what's your plan if your car breaks down due to FI malfunction/overheat/etc..? 1. Get a cheap DD because you are low on cash 2. I've got a backup plan such as I can buy another Z whenever I can 3. oh snap.... p.s. I've done 3 bolt ons, coilover, oil cooler, rims, and bunch of minor mods, so I would say I have nothing else to do but FI The reason why I am asking is that even if I get an M3, I wouldn't be happier with the performance for the price I will be paying than compared to FIing Z.And personally I think my Z looks better than a stock M3... plus I wouldn't want to waste money I've spent so far Last edited by sojirovskensi; 10-20-2011 at 10:13 PM.

10-20-2011, 07:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	Build the motor. Preparation is your best thing: Good tuner/tune, upgraded supporting mods (radiator, proper oil cooler, other coolers for auto), proper maintenance of parts to improve longevity. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

10-20-2011, 09:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
gurneyeagle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Houston/Saint Augustine Posts: 2,681 Drives: '18 Audi TT RS Rep Power: 20215	Rookie question here - FI = Forced Induction; i.e. turbocharged or supercharged? __________________ Waiting on the Z35! SOLD - 2011 Gun Metallic Touring 7AT w Sports Pkg & Nav, Nismo Bumper and Rims, RC Grille, RC Brake Ducts, H&R Spacers, Painted Door Hdls, GTR Start Button, Nav By-Pass, EVO R Fog Light, CF Ducktail, CF Interior Trim

10-20-2011, 09:52 PM	#8 (permalink)
Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 29	Stillen has some sort of warranty I think. 30k miles if I'm not mistaken. __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]

10-20-2011, 11:45 PM	#12 (permalink)
98intrigue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Clearwater, FL Age: 39 Posts: 4,855 Drives: 2014 Viper Rep Power: 430	My car is my daily and only car. When my car was in/out of the shop previously, I used my mom's car. Now I'm hopefully going to have time to build the motor on the side and just take a weekend to swap it in. I don't have room for a beater and would rather spend that money on the motor anyways. __________________ Ryan - 2014 Stryker Green Viper Gone - a few Vipers and a couple turbo VQs

10-20-2011, 08:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 120	Never FI'd the Z, but I daily'd a heavily modified car for quite a while. I always tried to have a second, reliable car. I made sure I had enough friends that could drive me around, and I made sure I had ~10k ready to drop into the car at the drop of the hat.

10-21-2011, 09:00 AM	#13 (permalink)
blackonorange A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 1,078 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 16	i like your style^ lol go hard or go home

10-21-2011, 10:11 AM	#14 (permalink)
weiboy718 Track Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bay Area Posts: 923 Drives: Infiniti G37 Rep Power: 16	I'm at 45k at the clock with GTM S/C. No issues here other than a few oil leaks. Daily driven. My plan is to bike to work if it breaks down

07-26-2012, 09:24 AM	#15 (permalink)
\|samu Banned Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Minot Posts: 69 Drives: NISMO T Rep Power: 0	Perfect and awesome. Should e factory boost

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